Grow Your Business
HWA's new Home Inspection Warranty Program was developed exclusively for you, the Home Inspector. HWA is the only one to offer a licensed* program for Home Inspectors. This additional layer of protection will help you minimize post inspection risk, as well as build future business with your agents and customers.
Home Inspectors around the Country are using HWA's new program as a marketing tool to get more business! When talking to real estate professionals and home buyers and sellers, you can show them additional value that extends beyond the inspection and many times, something your competitors don't even offer.
*licensed where applicable
Benefits
-Use as a differentiating marketing tool to gain new business
-Offer leading, comprehensive home warranty plans to your customers
-Use a licensed* warranty specifically developed for Home Inspectors
-Minimize post-inspection risk with an extra layer of protection
-Low-cost for membership
-Discounted warranty packages
FAQs
Why should Home Inspectors choose to become a member of HWA?
HWA is the only licensed (where applicable) home warranty provider offering a home warranty program developed exclusively for Home Inspectors. Other companies do offer a program similar to the Home Inspection Warranty, but to the best of our knowledge, they are not licensed. HWA has been in the warranty
business for more than a decade, offers programs nationwide, and is the fastest growing home warranty provider in the industry. HWA offers the most comprehensive and competitive programs in the industry and our customer service is superb.
What are the benefits that the Home Inspector receives by offering the Home Inspection Warranty?
The home inspector can use HWA's Home Inspection Warranty as a marketing tool to get more business. When talking to real estate professionals and home buyers and sellers, the home inspector can offer additional value to their client that extends beyond their inspection. This can be the key differentiation that the Inspector's competition is not offering. This additional layer of protection will help minimize post inspection risk, as well as help build future referrals from agents and customers. The Home Inspection warranty can be advertised on the Home Inspector's Marketing Material. HWA provides the Inspector with stickers to help with the advertising.
How does the Home Inspector apply for Membership with HWA?
Applying for Membership is easy! You may download the Home Inspector Membership Application Form or fill out the form online at www.HomeInspectionWarranty.com
Can any Home Inspector become a HWA member?
No. HWA requires that all Home Inspector applicants be a Candidate or Member of a professional Home Inspector Association (such as ASHI, NAHI, or NACHI), or maintain proof of state license (where applicable).
What does it cost a home inspector to join HWA?
The cost for joining HWA currently is a one-time application fee of $100 and an annual Membership fee.
Can the home Inspector renew membership yearly? What is the rate?
Yes. The membership fee varies on what Package the home inspector chooses. The annual membership fee for the Member and Expert Package is $100; the annual membership fee for the Professional Package is $90; and the annual membership fee for the Ambassador Package is $75.
What is the cost per warranty?
You are able to purchase warranties in bulk numbers. There are currently four different packages to choose from. The cost per warranty goes down as the bulk purchase goes up.
Warranty
Package Credits Price per warranty
Ambassador 25 $30 each (25% savings) - Best value!
Professional 10 $35 (13% savings)
Expert 5 $40
Member 1 $40
What are the payment methods and options HWA accepts?
HWA accepts Check, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover payments online at www.HomeInspectionWarranty.com or via fax at 1-888-492-7360.
What will HWA provide me with after I become a member?
After Membership has been accepted with HWA, HWA will mail the Home Inspector a welcome packet of information including: tear-off sheets of Sample Coverage Terms to give to the homeowner and stickers for marketing materials. Furthermore, HWA will enroll the Home Inspector in the free Client-Follow-up Program which markets the Home Inspector's name to the client by sending maintenance tips via e-mail.
What does the Home Inspection Warranty include?
The Home Inspection Warranty includes coverage for the heating system/furnace, air conditioning system/cooler, kitchen refrigerator, washer/dryer package, roof leaf repair, 13 SEER equipment upgrade, ductwork, plumbing system, permanent sump pump, water heater, whirlpool bath tub, electrical system, exhaust fan, ceiling fans, burglar and fire alarm systems, door bells, central vacuum, dishwasher, garbage disposal, built-in-microwave, range/oven/cooktop, trash compactor, and garage door system.
When does coverage for the Home Inspection Warranty begin?
Home Inspection Plan coverage is provided when ordered and paid by an HWA approved home inspector. HWA provides a 48-hour order and 7-day payment grace period. Coverage for a seller begins on the date an approved inspector performs a pre-list inspection for the home seller and is covered for the remainder of the listing period, 180 days, or the date of sale, whichever occurs first. Coverage for a home buyer begins on the date an approved inspector performs a pre-purchase inspection for the home buyer and is covered for 90 days from inspection date, or 30 days after closing, whichever occurs first.
How does the Home Inspector order the Home Inspection Warranty for the clients?
The Home Inspector can order the warranties directly online at www.homeinspectionwarranty.com
Can the Home Inspector purchase the Home Inspection Warranty in bulk?
Yes. Bulk orders are accepted in quantities of 5, 10, and 25.
Does the Home Inspector have to include the warranty on all of the inspections?
The Home Inspector is not required to include a warranty on every inspection, but it is recommended. The Home Inspection Warranty will help the Inspector get more business. The Home Inspector must order the warranty for each customer for whom Inspector provides a warranty contract. HWA provides a 48-hour
order and 7-day payment grace period.
Will the homeowner be able to renew with HWA after the Home Inspection Warranty runs out?
Certainly. The homeowner will have the option to purchase HWA's comprehensive Home Warranty after expiration of the Home Inspection Warranty. The homeowner or real estate professional will be responsible to order the warranty. HWA will handle getting the extended warranty information directly to the homeowner.
Who is responsible for placing a claim? And how is a claim filed?
The Home Owner is responsible for placing the claim. Information about the claims process is contained in the warranty sample coverage terms provided by the inspector to the customer with each inspection.
Is there a service call fee? Who is responsible for paying it?
The service call fee is $100 per occurrence, and the homeowner is responsible for paying it at the time of service.